Teens and Tobacco
The trend of HS tobacco use has done this over the past 20ish years
decreased/went down
these types of drugs increase the activity of the nervous system
stimulant
this is an odorless, poisonous gas that forms when tobacco is burnt
carbon monoxide
name 1 benefit of quitting smoking
answers vary
name the 3 largest influences when it comes to tobacco use
friends, family, media
name 1 short term effect of nicotine
increased HR, increased BP, clammy skin, nausea, dizziness, etc
this is the smoke that comes directly from the smoker
mainstream smoke
what is a nicotine substitute?
an item that takes the place of a tobacco product
nicotine
headaches, irritability, inability to concentrate, cravings are examples or signs of __________
withdrawal
this type of smoke comes from the burning tobacco product
sidestream smoke
how can nicotine substitute be a safer alternative to tobacco
does harms those around the user
tobacco plants naturally produce an insecticide, what does an insecticide do?
kills bugs/insects
dark, sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns
tar
this is combination of mainstream and sidestream smoke
secondhand smoke
what is the leading cause of preventable death in the US?
tobacco use
what is another term/word for smokeless tobacco?
chew, chewing tobacco, zyns, etc
Tar (or burnt tobacco residue) contains many carcinogens.......what are carcinogens?
chemicals that can cause cancer
name a way in which you can avoid secondhand smoke
answers vary
what is formaldehyde or acetone used for?
embalming fluid
fingernail polish remover